10 benefits of unit block play

This article describes the 10 main benefits of playing with unit blocks .

Not only , we the inventors of Luco toys, but also parents and of course Early childhood teachers, and scientist, believe that every play and class room , but also in your home must have a full set of unit blocks, of course combined with a large open space if possible to build, construct or make new fantasies, creatures or structures ( building architecture)

From an interview from real ELC experts we found out what I canvassed NAEYC staff and Young “What do they think children learn through block play?” Here are some of their answers :

Problem solving. Sometimes it is intentional: “I want to build X. How do I do that?” Other times it is in-the-moment: “To go higher and add to one side, what can I use?”—Peter Pizzolongo

Imagination. Children can follow their own plan, or they can share a friend’s vision and work together to create something they never dreamed of.—Karen Cairone

Self-expression. Blocks offer many ways for young dual language learners to explore, express themselves, and demonstrate what they are learning across languages.—Karen Nemeth

Self-esteem. Children discover that they have ideas and that they can bring their ideas to life by creating, transforming, demolishing, and re-creating something unique.—Holly Bohart

Social and emotional growth. Blocks help children learn to take turns and share materials, develop new friendships, become self-reliant, increase attention span, cooperate with others, and develop self-esteem.—Kathleen Harris

Development in all areas. Block play requires fine and gross motor skills. Blocks enhance children’s problem-solving abilities, mathematics skills, and language and literacy abilities. And constructing “creations” builds self-esteem and feelings of success.

make an animal with unit block play
from—Linda Taylor

This short article is about the 10 benefits of block play, from 2-3 infancy through the first grades.